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Many Jews are concerned right now about antisemitic attacks. And, many Jews are highly skeptical of ADL and others’ rhetoric about a “surge” of antisemitism. Putting aside for the moment what the data is & isn’t saying, I want to talk about how Jews’ fears are used. 1/11
Predictably, the immediate answer of mainstream Jewish leaders to fears of antisemitism is to call on Jews legislators to support heightened policing powers & even militarization. Jewish fears are being deployed to serve a political purpose- to strengthen the carceral state. 2/11
Many Jews will be scared enough to go along with this increased policing. It will seem like it’s good for “the Jews.” But it poses a major setback to collective Jewish wellbeing, on at least two levels: 3/11
Today we have published a full-page ad in the Jewish Chronicle calling on our fellow British Jews to find #SafetyThroughSolidarity and vote the Conservatives out of government next month. 
Our community has been deeply hurt by antisemitism on the left, but we must not lose sight of how dangerous it is that the Conservatives are appealing to the far-right.
Every minority in Britain is threatened by this, and we must come together to defeat them.
Every minority in Britain is threatened by this, and we must come together to defeat them.
You can read our message to the Jewish community in full here: docs.google.com/document/d/17_…
